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Blue Moon-a striking medium blue with full, well rounded flowers up to 
1%” in diameter. Glossy, dark green foliage makes attractive contrast. An 
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Fivefly —A twinkling beauty, free flowering and graceful in habit. The two upper 
petals of deep red-lavender are set on a lower field of lighter lavender. This 
is a pretty combination and a favorite of those who have seen it.............0+ $1.50 
Snow Queen —Crystal white blooms with rounded petals stand well above 
the bright green foliage. This white has been time-proved and remains a par- 
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SPECIAL OFFER + 1-—The Above Three Plants For Only $3.00 
Enchantress —(Giant White) A 1952 introduction and another excellent white 
with blooms that measure over 142 in diameter on well grown plants. Foliage 
is large, yet soft and flexible and flower stems are strong and upright, only....$1.50 
Giant Rose Vinke—siooms are a deep and rich pink, darker than most 
varieties. While blooming is not profuse, the size and bearing of the flowers 
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TRadiance—the brighest, most free flowering “Red” we've seen. Blooms are 
actually a vivid red-lavender, and a wonderful contrast with all other colors..$1.00 
Fancy Frances—sprightly as its name, a dark blue with that extra something 
that makes a fine violet. Flowers generally have 6 or 7 petals and resemble 
small pansy blooms in form. We like it and 
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Begonia Leaf Dink —A mass of light pink blossoms rising well above a 
small rosette of slightly swirled leaves, resembling begonia foliage in form....$1.50 
SPECIAL OFFER +2 
Novelty Singles — Your choice any 4 of the above five plants...................... $5.00 
YOUR VIOLET HANDBOOK 
Helen Van Pelt Wilson’s latest work “The Complete Book of African Violets” 
is a most 
excellent and comprehensive writing on the entire Saintpaulia field. Mrs. Wilson discusses 
all phases of culture, breeding, commercial practice, even club activities, and varieties. Her 
well illustrated book should be the property of every enthusiast. Have you obtained your 
copy? If not, write us today, onlly........ $2.75 Postpaid. 
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ERE is an improved strain of fringed African Violets . . . graceful children of 
,our finest Fringettes, surpassing in size, profusion and character of blooms 
the best of their parents, with lovelier foliage and more graceful flowering stems. 
Those who have seen the Fringettes will recognize “The Ballerinas” as marked 
improvements. Collectors who have wanted the Fringettes should select “Ballerina” 
perfections instead. We know you will I like * ‘The Ballerinas” in their rainbow of 
colors as they appear in... 
I linuet —A light mauve, fringed and floriferous. Like all members of this series, 
both petals and leaf edges have the characteristic wavy edgeé..............00 $2.00 
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Ballet_cleaming white selections of several of the loveliest seedlings........ $2.00 
Dolanaise =Sprightly ruffles on a light blue field...........c.scccecccseceereeseeeee $1.50 
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Bolero_—veep, dark and velvety in regal purple hues this plant displays the 
fringed petal edge far better than old ‘varieties...........ccceeeeeeeeseeseeeeeseeeeeeeeees $1.50 
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Saraband —a« lively red lavender with an undulant fringe. The marked 
“waviness” and bright color make this a particularly appealing plant........ $1.50 
Carrousel —Lavender-blue flowers in a gay blend of color................::..005 $1.50 
No Violet Collection is Complete Without “THE BALLERINAS” 
Enjoy all Six Lovely Plants, in Six Lovely Colors 
SPECIAL OFFER + 3—The Entire Series, only...$8.00 . . regularly $10.00 
THE 
“PROGRESS POT” 
Many of the plants shipped to you this yeer will be in specially treated containers resembl- 
ing ordinary clay pots in size and shape but far superior in their performance. We call them 
“Progress Pots’ because of the excellent results they have produced for us in our own green- 
Their most important advantage is the elimination of the troublesome and unsightly 
Wax or foil over pot rims is no ionger necessary. ‘/Progress Pots” 
Further, algae won‘t grow on the pots. They are practically 
unbreakable and they are light. That’s why we can ship plants in these pots, without trans- 
planting to paper containers. With all of their advantages ‘’Progress Pots” are inexpensive 
comparable in price to old clay pots. 
houses. 
rot of petiole or leaf stem. 
automatically stop the trouble. 
24" size—only 7'2¢ each 3” size—only 10¢ each 
Minimum order 10 pots—25 or more pots 10% discount. Add 10¢ per dozen or each 
fraction thereof to cover mailing. Write for special quantity prices. 
CAUTION—“’Progress Pots” are sterile as received and should not be heat or steam sterilized. 
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Ftpoll 10 —Distinctive light blue flowers are borne in heavy clusters on long, sturdy 
stems. Blooms are actually semi-double with a small rosette of shorter petals in 
the center. Many of the flowers have the yellow eye characteristic of singles, 
but these flowers do not drop and the plants are wonderfully free blooming. 
Foliage is light’ greem and SpreacitnGier aes.cse--ceseimewee: cecenaeenctstaadseeaseae tetneerer $2.00 
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Light oe av ender lRosette —A double that has rare grace and beauty with 
the adcded feature of excellent-summer-keeping quality. Stooms are a pretty 
pastel lavender and the habit is open and free flowering, OMly.........1e+e $1.50 
Detite-a beautiful and floriferous light blue variety with clusters of small, per- 
fectly formed double blooms. The attractive semi-dwarf foliage has a reddish 
coloration om- the Undersidese.:-:...0.:ccscs-c.-sesnsenecceaeemeet sce nace ceenae sites tee acre eet erat $1.50 
Duet —A new 1952 introduction with huge lavender blooms in a lovely two-tone 
harmony of light and dark lavender. All appearances indicate that this will 
be one of Our: beStiscige -.tissdecacedscarterces setts cot sere tea saan eee teas eee eaerers $2.00 
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Light Blue Double Fringette-sicoms are highly fringed and double, 
many having the contrasting yellow eye. Light green foliage is also fringed with 
red _veination om the Wncersicdeucsmeerertenscececeeten acer tease aee seen ane eee $1.50 
Improved Dark Blue Double fringette—siooms are a handsome 
ace blue, and are highly fringed and double, like the light blue counterpart. 
Foliage is forest green with pale green and red-veined undersides.............. $1.50 
Tear Drop—the small semi-double blooms are clear baby-blue. Flowering 
is profuse, and during the cooler months, well grown plants are simply a mass 
of blooms. The plant is dwarf in aspect, a neat and restricted grower........ $2.00 
SPECIAL OFFER #4 
Doubles — Your choice any 4 of the above seven plants..........:..cccceeeceeeeeeeeees $5.50 
FISCHER’S CERTIFIED AFRICAN VIOLET SOIL 
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Carton 
The same soil that we use in our greenhouses is specially packed for you. 
sterilized and ready for immediate planting, we believe it the finest mixture available. 
pots, four 3” pots or two 
For mailing west of the Mississippi add 25¢. 
containing approximate 21/4 pounds (enough soil to fill nine 214“ 
4” pots) $.75. Two cartons $1.00. 
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